This module provides an overview of how Exchange Server components interact to provide a stable, reliable messaging environment. This module provides an introduction to many of the topics covered in detail in later modules in the course.

Lessons

Introduction to the Exchange Server 2003 Architecture

Exchange Clients Overview

Discussion: Introduction to Exchange Server 2003

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the various technologies that are involved in implementing and maintaining an Exchange Server messaging environment.

Identify the client applications that are used to connect to Exchange Server and describe the improvements introduced with Microsoft Office Outlook 2003.

Module 2: Installing Exchange Server 2003

This module explains how to plan for an installation of Exchange Server 2003, and how to install Exchange Server 2003. The module also explains how to install and use Exchange Server management utilities.

Install and use the Exchange Server management tools to perform administrative tasks.

Module 3: Securing Exchange Server 2003

This module explains how to secure the server running Exchange Server 2003. This involves reducing the attack surface on the Exchange servers by using Security templates and the Security Configuration Wizard, protecting against unsolicited commercial e-mail (spam), and setting appropriate administrative permissions.

This module describes Exchange Server recipients and explains the messaging capabilities of various Active Directory directory service groups. It then teaches how to manage mailboxes and mail-enabled groups and how to create, delete, and modify users and contacts.

This module explains the relationship between Active Directory and an Exchange Server 2003 organization. Topics discussed include how Exchange servers communicate with and depend on Active Directory information. The module also explains how to perform Active Directory tasks that directly influence Exchange Server configuration.

Create and manage recipient policies and the recipient update process.

Create and manage Address Lists.

Module 6: Managing Public Folders

This module explains how to manage public folders. Managing public folders involves managing public folder data and network access to public folders.

Lessons

Managing Public Folder Data

Managing Access to Public Folders

Managing Public Folder Replication

Configuring Full-Text Indexing

Lab : Managing Public Folders

Create a Public Folder by Using Microsoft Outlook 2003

Replicate Public Folders with the Public Folder Migration Tool

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Manage public folder data.

Manage network and user access to public folders.

Manage public folder replication.

Configure full-text indexing.

Module 7: Implementing Outlook Web Access

The module describes how to successfully implement Outlook Web Access. Topics discussed include best practices for configuring Outlook Web Access and guidelines for properly securing a remote Web access infrastructure.

Lessons

Introducing Outlook Web Access

Securing Outlook Web Access

Lab : Implementing Outlook Web Access

Enable Forms-Based Authentication

Securing OWA with the Outlook Web Access Web Administration Tool

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the features of Outlook Web Access (OWA) in Exchange Server 2003.

Secure an Outlook Web Access deployment.

Module 8: Implementing a Front-End/Back-End Exchange Server Topology

This module introduces the Internet protocols that you can use to access Exchange Server. It explains the concepts and tasks that are involved in implementing and managing remote user access to Exchange Server by using Internet protocols. It also explains how to implement and secure front-end and back-end Exchange servers that can be used to access user data from remote locations through secure connections.

Explain the purpose of front-end and back-end servers and describe their supporting technologies.

Implement a front-end and back-end server topology.

Secure a front-end and back-end server topology.

Module 9: Managing Client Connections to Exchange Server 2003

This module introduces client configuration and connectivity concepts. It also demonstrates the common tasks that are associated with configuring and customizing Outlook 2003, configuring connectivity for Exchange server clients, and understanding the mobility features of Exchange Server 2003.

Lessons

Selecting an Exchange Server 2003 Client

Connecting to Exchange Server 2003

Using S/MIME to Secure E-Mail Content

Managing Mobile Services

Lab : Managing Client Connections to Exchange Server 2003

Configuring Outlook 2003 for RPC over HTTPS

Sending Secure E-Mail by Using S/MIME

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Select the appropriate Exchange Server client for a messaging environment.

Connect Outlook 2003 to an Exchange server securely from the Internet.

This module explains the concepts and tasks that are involved in configuring routing in an Exchange Server organization and managing connectivity to the Internet. The module focuses on how to configure the SMTP virtual servers and SMTP connectors.

Lessons

Understanding Exchange Server Message Flow

Configuring SMTP Virtual Servers

Understanding Message Routing in Exchange Server

Configuring Routing in an Exchange Server Organization

Exploring Link State Information

Lab : Managing Message Routing

Creating an SMTP Connector to the Internet

Configuring Secure Communications Between Routing Groups

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain message flow in Exchange Server 2003.

Configure SMTP virtual server settings by using the Exchange System Manager.

Explain how message routing works in an Exchange Server organization.

Configure routing in an Exchange Server organization.

Explain how Exchange Server maintains routing information.

Module 11: Managing Data Storage and Hardware Resources

This module explains how Exchange Server 2003 stores data and what storage technologies it uses. The module also explains how to manage data storage, disk space, and hardware upgrades.

Lessons

Managing Stores and Storage Groups

Understanding Exchange Server Data Storage

Managing Disk Space

Optimizing Hardware Resources

Lab : Managing Data Storage and Hardware Resources

Managing Circular Logging and Database File Location

Verifying Disk Performance Using Jetstress

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Create, delete, and manage stores and storage groups.

Manipulate all files used in the data storage process.

Manage disk space used by Exchange Server databases.

Optimize the use of hardware resources on Exchange servers.

Module 12: Planning for and Recovering from Disasters

This module discusses how to create a disaster recovery plan and how to perform a backup and a restore for Exchange Server 2003.

Lessons

Planning for Disaster Recovery

Backing Up Exchange Server 2003

Restoring Exchange Server 2003 Data

Restoring Exchange Server 2003 Servers

Discussion: Planning for and Recovering from Disasters

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Create a plan for disaster recovery in an Exchange Server environment.

This module describes how to migrate the Exchange Server 5.5 messaging system of a company running a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 domain into the Exchange Server 2003 messaging system of another company running Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory.